Sous Chef - Monday to Friday

Search Consultancy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious financial institution in Central London is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join their dynamic team. You will lead a dedicated kitchen team, ensuring culinary excellence in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in a contract catering environment, a passion for street food, and strong leadership abilities. This position offers a salary of £40,000 per annum with a Monday to Friday schedule, promoting a great work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Sous Chef in a contract catering environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop the team.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small kitchen team, driving culinary excellence.
• Maintain rigorous standards of food safety and presentation.
• Contribute creatively to menu development.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards

Passion for street food

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

• Central London
• £40,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
• 40 hours per week

We are currently seeking a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join our dynamic team at a prestigious financial institution in Central London. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-profile, retail-only, free issue site, delivering food to the highest standards in a fast-paced and quality-driven environment.

The Role

As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to lead a small and dedicated kitchen team, driving culinary excellence and consistency across all food offerings. The site caters exclusively for retail customers and offers an innovative menu with a strong focus on street food-inspired dishes.

You will have creative input into menu development and be expected to maintain rigorous standards of food safety, presentation, and customer satisfaction.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Sous Chef in a contract catering environment - this is essential
• A genuine passion for street food and current food trends
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop the team
• Confident working in a high-volume, quality-led setting
• Organised, professional, and able to maintain consistency under pressure

The Offer

• Salary: £40,000 per annum
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm (no evenings or weekends!)
• 40 hours per week - a great work-life balance
• Work in a prestigious financial institution in Central London
• Opportunity to be part of a growing team with real scope for creativity and development

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.